It looked like things couldn't get any bleaker for the Lakers until they beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 104-91.
Pau Gasol came close to a quadruple-double, three of the categories the pro-Lakers type — 21 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists and seven turnovers. Nick Young had 25 points off the bench, including a 27-foot three-pointer with 1:59 left that put the Lakers up nine and earned a huge roar.
Xavier Henry was solid in his first NBA start at point guard, scoring 21 points with four assists and three turnovers. Jodie Meeks had an efficient 17 points on six-for-10 shooting.